7 Races of Elves
Sun elves (gold elves) – recognized by their golden complexions. Known for their levelheadedness, think things through. Have long memories. Maintain a love of freedom and personal expression.
SKIN: golden brown
EYES: amber, copper, gold
HAIR: golden blond, tawny
ABILITY: Readers
MAGIC COLOR: yellow/golden
Moon elves (aka silver elves) – Isolated race who prefer only themselves. Moon elf society values individual accomplishment and rights.
SKIN: very fair, silver tint
EYES: various shades of blue (icy blue)
HAIR: blue, silvery white
MAGIC COLOR: silver
Star elves (aka pewter Elves) – Nomadic, often interacting with other elves. Have a knack for perceiving inner beauty. Curious and adventurous. Can be focused and relentless.
SKIN: fair skin
EYES: violet/shades of purple
HAIR: lavender, purple, silver
HOMELAND: nomadic
ABILITY: Healers
MAGIC COLOR: purple
Sea Elves (aka blue elves) – Have webbed fingers and toes. Gills hidden behind their ears. AKA as mermaids without the tails. Among their own, delight in song, dance, and magic. Toward others they are slow to bestow the gift of their voice/artistry.
SKIN: Blueish/greenish
EYES: iridescent blue to silver white
HAIR: bluish-black or greenish-black (oil slick)
HOMELAND: bodies of water
ABILITY: animals in the water
MAGIC COLOR: blue
Wood Elves (aka copper elves) – guardians of all things in the forest. They live in complete harmony with the woods and its inhabitants. Can be judgmental, but take time to consider everything before passing judgment. Once won, a Wood Elf’s friendship is deep and lasting. Some of the best fighters.
SKIN: coppery skin
EYES: Green or Hazel
HAIR: Brown or Red
HOMELAND: forests/woods
ABILITY: good with animals; can sense truth/lies
MAGIC COLOR: green or copper
Mountain Elves (aka bronze elves) – prefer the highest peaks. Rarest of the elves. Cautious and aloof. Understand the importance of community. Suspicious of strangers. Best weapon crafters.
SKIN: white or brown
EYES: Black
HAIR: Black, Dk Brown
HOMELAND: mountains
MAGIC COLOR: bronze
Dark Elves (aka Gray Elves) – Known for their proud temperaments and ruthlessness. They can be cruel and brutal. They know the value of a strong alliance. Can make staunch compatriots.
SKIN: gray
EYES: Yellow or gray
HAIR: white
HOMELAND: underground
ABILITY: use shadows to travel
MAGIC COLOR: black or white